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LONDON, 1807
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A GEORGE III SILVER TWO-HANDLED PRESENTATION CUP AND COVER
London, 1807
Urn-form on spreading circular foot, the handles formed as swords, with bright-cut borders, the domed cover with soldier finial, the body engraved on each side with an oval cartouche surrounded by military trophies, one side engraved with a battle scene, the other side engraved with presentation inscription, the interior gilt, marked on cover bezel
16in. (41cm.) high; 62oz. 10dwt. (1956 gr.)
London, 1807
Urn-form on spreading circular foot, the handles formed as swords, with bright-cut borders, the domed cover with soldier finial, the body engraved on each side with an oval cartouche surrounded by military trophies, one side engraved with a battle scene, the other side engraved with presentation inscription, the interior gilt, marked on cover bezel
16in. (41cm.) high; 62oz. 10dwt. (1956 gr.)
Engraved
THE GENTLEMEN OF THE BURY INDEPENDENT VOLUNTEER RIFLE COMPANY PRESENT THIS CUP, TO THEIR WORTHY & HIGHLY ESTEEMED COMMANDER CAPT. YATES, AS A TOKEN OF THEIR FIRM ATTACHMENT AND SINCERE REGARD, APRIL 4TH 1808